Sharemarket closes marginally higher
Markets

Sharemarket closes marginally higher

The S&P/NZX 50 Index had a flat day, closing up 0.01%.

Elderly and big spenders hit hardest, says latest inflation data
Economy

Elderly and big spenders hit hardest, says latest inflation data

New household inflation statistics have shed light on who's getting hit hardest by runaway prices.

Govt powers for covid-19 lockdowns, vaccine mandates and MIQ removed
Policy Free

Govt powers for covid-19 lockdowns, vaccine mandates and MIQ removed

Eleven public health measures will be removed from Thursday. New legislation will be required if it's necessary to restore them in the future.